Retro-style RPG Pillars of Dust hitting Switch next week
Posted on October 11, 2023 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop
Pillars of Dust is heading to Switch next week, publisher Something Classic Games and developer Retreaux Games have announced. It will be available on October 16, 2023.
Pillars of Dust, a retro-style RPG, will come to Switch with “a fresh coat of paint”. The game has “a chicken nugget based currency, two main heroes with intersecting plots, and a unique exploration based leveling system”.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
Step into the shoes of Prince Carlton and pauper Gregg as they make their separate ways through a forgotten kingdom. Guided by mysterious wise men, the two set out on adventures into the great unknown. Unbeknownst to each other, their paths run parallel.
With a variety of recruitable companions, countless secrets, and a non-linear character selection screen, no two runs of Pillars of Dust will be quite the same! Will you be the first to unlock the truths of Alluriga and get the coveted 100% completion?
Key Features
– You choose the order! Play through each character’s story in the order of your choosing
– Two main characters with intersecting storylines
– One-liners and puns galore
– Snappy RPG combat
– 8-bit style graphics and chiptunes
– Fast-paced gameplay – no grinding necessary
– Streamlined menus and inventory system
– Chicken nugget-based economy and collectible cheese
View a trailer for the game below.
Switch Trailer
Pillars of Dust will be available on Switch through the eShop at launch.
